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Conflict
Edited By Martin Jon
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Description for Conflict
hardcover. A fascinating analysis of conflict by experts in a wide variety of disciplines. Editor(s): Fabian, Andrew C.; Jones, Martin (University of Cambridge). Series: Darwin College Lectures. Num Pages: 184 pages, 12 b/w illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFFE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 180 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1642.
Conflict, sadly, is part of our everyday life; experienced at home, in the workplace, on our TV screens. But is it an inevitable part of the fabric of our existence? In this volume, eight experts examine conflict at many levels, from the workings of genes to the evolution of galaxies. Evolutionary biologist David Haig examines why we disagree with ourselves, and psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen asks whether differences between the average male and female mind must necessarily lead to misunderstanding. Anthropologist Richard Wrangham explores why chimpanzees and humans have evolved to kill, while archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines the roots of warfare. ... Read more
Conflict, sadly, is part of our everyday life; experienced at home, in the workplace, on our TV screens. But is it an inevitable part of the fabric of our existence? In this volume, eight experts examine conflict at many levels, from the workings of genes to the evolution of galaxies. Evolutionary biologist David Haig examines why we disagree with ourselves, and psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen asks whether differences between the average male and female mind must necessarily lead to misunderstanding. Anthropologist Richard Wrangham explores why chimpanzees and humans have evolved to kill, while archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines the roots of warfare. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Series
Darwin College Lectures
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521839600
SKU
V9780521839600
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About Edited By Martin Jon
Martin Jones is George Pitt-Rivers Professor of Archaeological Science, University of Cambridge. A. C. Fabian is a Professor in the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge.
Reviews for Conflict
"The essays in this book can stand alone and would provide stimulating subject matter for a seminar or as supplementary reading for a variety of classes." Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books